After consecutive days of moderate to heavy snow in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, 504 roads, including four national highways, in the state were closed for vehicular traffic, officials said.
Shimla, the state’s capital, saw a brief spell of snowfall on February 3 bringing cheer to residents and tourists. The city and its adjoining areas witnessed intermittent snowfall with overcast skies.
The weather office predicted heavy snow in isolated places of the state on February 4.